West Haven Police Ask For Public's Help After Robbery

WEST HAVEN — Police are asking for the public's help as they try to solve an armed robbery outside a pharmacy last weekend.

A man robbed a customer and tried to steal her car after she left Walgreens at 394 Campbell Ave. Jan. 6, police said.

The holdup happened about 2:45 p.m. as the female customer was getting into her car. A man approached and put what appeared to be a 9-mm handgun in her back and demanded money, the woman later told police.

He then tried to force her into the passenger seat and demanded her keys, police said. The woman was able to run back into Walgreens and call 911.

The robber got her purse, which had cash and debit cards, police said.

The male robber was described as 6 feet tall, 20-30 years old and wearing a tan, knit hat. He had scruffy-looking facial hair, police said.

Police released a photo of the man and one of a woman who was seen with him.

Anyone who knows anything about either person is asked to call police at 203-937-3905, 203-937-3900 or to text an anonymous tip to 847-411.